Awaiting Report Status Update 12.8.25

Awaiting Report Status Update 12.8.25

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Date Passed

Policy Order Summary

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Expected Date

Sponsors Notes 25-029 05/12/25 That the City Manager is requested to work with the School

Department, the Department of Public Works, and other

relevant departments to ensure that all city owned parking lots, with a focus on school complexes, including the still under construction parking at Tobin/Darby Vassal school complex, could be made available for after-hours use by residents.

Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui; Toner; Wilson; Zusy

25-040 06/23/25 the City Manager requested to direct the City Solicitor to draft amendments to the Community Benefits Ordinance that allow for the use of funds for capital expenses, provided that such expenses clearly advance the goals of the Community Benefits program Siddiqui (Lead); McGovern; Sobrinho-Wheeler; Wilson 25-046 Coordinate with the Community Safety Department, the Cambridge Police Department, and other relevant parties to ensure that the overnight use of the garden area between St. James Episcopal Church and the Beech Street condos is actively monitored

Simmons (Lead); Toner

25-048 Establish a formal policy that clearly defines the City’s role and financial responsibilities in supporting large-scale public events hosted by Cambridge-based non-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Simmons (Lead); McGovern; Toner; Wilson

25-049 Develop a comprehensive policy for future private development projects in the city

Toner (Lead); Azeem; Nolan; Simmons; Zusy

25-051 Seek input from the community as well as direct outreach to condo owners and short-term rental operators and develop additional recommendations based on the discussion in the

Ordinance Committee

Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-

Wheeler 25-054 09/15/25 Review current crisis prevention protocols, strengthen them by clearly defining the role and deployment of mental health professionals

Wilson (Lead); Siddiqui

25-057 09/15/25 Develop and present to the City Council a proposed policy for the timely release of body-worn camera footage.

Azeem (Lead); Nolan; Siddiqui; Sobrinho-Wheeler

25-059 09/29/25 Provide a recommendation on the site conditions of 25 Lowell Street and considerations and process for determining the future use of the property.

Nolan (Lead); McGovern; Siddiqui; Toner

25-061 10/06/25 Provide an update on efforts to maintain cleanliness and safety in the area on Alewife Paths near Russell Field.

Nolan (Lead); Toner; Wilson

25-063 10/20/25 reach out to representatives from Eversource to coordinate at least four public open-house meetings in the coming weeks regarding heat and electricity costs.

Simmons (Lead); McGovern

25-064 10/20/25 work with relevant departments to report back to the City Council on current efforts towards poison ivy control in the

Fresh Pond Master Plan as well as recommended

improvements for signage and regular maintenance planning.

Nolan (Lead); Toner (Lead); McGovern; Zusy

25-065 10/27/25 examine how to improve connectivity north of Rindge Avenue during the Linear Park Reconstruction Project so that vulnerable road users can bypass Rindge Avenue and Cedar Street where possible.

Nolan (Lead); Siddiqui (Lead); Sobrinho-Wheeler

(Lead); McGovern; Toner 25-066 11/17/25 Confer with the Executive Director of the Council on Aging and other relevant City departments to explore the feasibility of creating a dedicated position or function focused on triaging and directing senior residents to appropriate services and supports.

Simmons (Lead); Toner; Zusy